Bible Teaching and Play
Bible Story: Zacchaeus
Scripture: Luke 19:1-10
Trace the child's arm and fingers onto a piece of paper to create the outline of a tree. Alternatively, paint the child's arm and hand to form the trunk and branches directly on the paper. Let it dry completely. Once dry, glue small pieces of colorful tissue paper to represent the leaves of the tree. Next, draw Zacchaeus sitting in the tree and Jesus standing on the ground beneath him.
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Academic Teaching and Play
Letter Formation Chants:
S - snake around, curve up
s - snake around, curve up
Introduce the letters Ss using the tactile letters and decorate the Letter S Poster to add to the "Letter of the Week" book.
Write the letter "S" or "s" on five index cards. Walk around the house with your child, looking for items that start with the /s/ sound, like "sock," "soap," or "spoon." Once you find an item, tape one of the index cards to it.
For a fun twist, you can reverse the game by taping the cards to random objects beforehand. Then, let your child search the house to find the hidden cards, reinforcing their understanding of the letter "S" and its sound.
Head to the kitchen for a fun sorting activity! Work with your child to sort silverware or match containers with their corresponding lids. If you’re emptying the dishwasher, ask your child to help sort the utensils or dishes by size or type. As they sort, encourage them to explain why they grouped the items as they did. This is a great way to develop their sorting and reasoning skills through everyday chores, making learning both practical and fun.
Ordering:
Using index cards or flashcards, put the numbers in order from 0-11.
Dot-to-Dot:
Do a Heart Dot-to-Dot with numbers (1-10). Remind the child that he is doing the same thing that he did last week with the numbers on the floor; the difference is that he is using his pencil and not hopping.
Write the 6th letter of your child's first name using 3" Letters.
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Pre-Reading Learning
Silly Sally by Audrey Wood is a delightful, rhyming story that follows the fun and quirky journey of Sally, who walks to town backward and upside down! Along the way, she meets a group of cheerful characters who join her in her unusual adventure. This story’s catchy rhythm and repetition make it ideal for sparking giggles while teaching children /s/ words. After reading the book a few times, encourage your child to fill in the rhyming words or recall the sequence of events.
Imagination Play:
Extend the fun by making up new rhymes, like, “On the way, she saw a mouse, a silly mouse who jumped over the house!”
Mary, Mary quite contrary
How does your garden grow
With silver bells and cockle shells
And pretty maids all in a row
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Developmental Learning and Play
Use play dough to roll out long, snake-like shapes, and form the letter “S” with the dough. This hands-on activity helps children build their fine motor skills while reinforcing letter recognition. You can also have fun pretending the play dough snakes are real and slithering around, adding an extra element of creativity to the activity!
Grab 3-4 small balls, each a different color. Sit across from your child with your feet touching, creating a small tunnel between your legs. Roll a ball back and forth, saying the color of the ball each time you roll it. Switch between the different balls and encourage your child to call out the color when they roll it back to you.
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